Health How To: Grow Your Own Alfalfa Sprouts

Health How To: Grow Your Own Alfalfa Sprouts

The new MyPlate model from the USDA places a higher significance on vegetables than its predecessor, the food pyramid. I find that I really have to work to get that many vegetables in my diet! It means making vegetables the focus of my meal – which means I need to find ways to make salads fun, exciting, and delicious!

One of my recent discoveries is that I love alfalfa sprouts. They give a delicious crunch and texture to an otherwise boring salad. The good news is, they are incredibly good for you and easy to grow in your own kitchen!

Alfalfa sprouts are abundant in chlorophyll – found to provide many health benefits, including enhanced delivery of oxygen to cells and tissues, assimilation of vitamins and minerals, and anti-inflammation.